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Compositions for enhancing nail growth
US9101550B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9101550-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313746614-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jan 8, 2009 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for stimulating the growth of nails and cuticles in a mammal, including humans. The compositions may be administered topically to the nail bed, nail matrix and cuticle in an amount effective to increase nail growth and thicken, strengthen and smooth the nail. The composition is also effective in strengthening and growing nails, including fingernails and toenails.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A method of treating brittle nail syndrome in a human or animal, the method comprising: applying an oil-in-water emulsion to a nail, cuticle or nail matrix of the human or animal at least once a day, wherein said emulsion comprises cyclosporine A and a surfactant. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the oil is castor oil and the emulsion comprises the surfactant polysorbate 80. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein…
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- What does patent US9101550B2 cover?
- The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for stimulating the growth of nails and cuticles in a mammal, including humans. The compositions may be administered topically to the nail bed, nail matrix and cuticle in an amount effective to increase nail growth and thicken, strengthen and smooth the nail. The composition is also effective in strengthening and growing nails, inclu…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Allergan Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61K8/64. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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